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Lawrence Tech signs Detroit Regional Talent Compact to boost educational attainment

SOUTHFIELD—Officials at Lawrence Technological University have signed the Detroit Regional Talent Compact, an equity-driven initiative led by the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees program. The Compact brings together stakeholders …

Digital Divide / Entrepreneurship / Higher Education / Skilled Trades / Workforce Development

Gov. Whitmer signs new college scholarships bill at LTU

SOUTHFIELD—Tuesday at Lawrence Technological University, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which will lower the cost of college by thousands of dollars a year for …

Higher Education / K-12 Education / STEM / Workforce Development

LTU’s Marburger STEM Center reaches thousands of students with an important message: STEM careers can be fun!

SOUTHFIELD—As the 2021-22 academic year draws to a close, Lawrence Technological University’s Marburger STEM Center is celebrating another successful year of outreach in the STEAM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, arts …

Manufacturing / Workforce Development

SME names new chief workforce development officer

SOUTHFIELD–SME, the professional association formerly known as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, announced the appointment of Jeannine Kunz to the newly created position of chief workforce development officer. She will …

Electric Vehicles / Workforce Development

EV charging startup expanding into training green power workers

DETROIT—As electric vehicle fever hits the U.S. auto market this year, Veyha, an EV charging station installer startup, says it’s playing a growing role in recruiting and training the green …

Job Fairs / K-12 Education / Workforce Development

Michigan Works Southeast to host career showcase for high school students, adult job seekers

HUDSON—This spring, thousands of local students and job seekers will have access to hands-on, interactive demonstrations in occupations engaging their interest. On May 12, “Careers of Today & Tomorrow,” or …

Health Care / Workforce Development

WCC, Michigan Works offering healthcare jobs boot camp

ANN ARBOR—Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast and employer partners Vibrant Life Senior Living, Homewatch CareGivers and Interim Healthcare are partnering to train and immediately place health care workers in …

Automation / Robotics / Workforce Development

Fanuc robotics, machine tool maker in new training program

ROCHESTER HILLS—FANUC America Corp., the factory automation provider, and Pine Brook, N.J.-based Doosan Machine Tools America, announced an education project to build the next generation of machinists. The FANUC Certified …

Computer Science / Engineering Education / Higher Education / Skilled Trades / Workforce Development

Michigan’s community colleges get career prep grant

LANSING—The Michigan Community College Association announced that it has received an $800,000 grant to improve student access to programs in growth areas that lead to in-demand jobs. The grant, awarded …

Workforce Development

Detroit workforce groups win $10M federal training grant

DETROIT—Officials of the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) and Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) announced that the groups have been awarded a $10 million grant from the United States Department of …

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